The Joy of Data

July. 20,2016      
Rating:
6.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A witty and mind-expanding exploration of data, with mathematician Dr Hannah Fry. This high-tech romp reveals what data is and how it is captured, stored, shared and made sense of. Fry tells the story of the engineers of the data age, people most of us have never heard of despite the fact they brought about a technological and philosophical revolution.

Hannah Fry as  Herself - Presenter

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Reviews

Claysaba
2016/07/20

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

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Spoonatects
2016/07/21

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

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Sexyloutak
2016/07/22

Absolutely the worst movie.

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Yash Wade
2016/07/23

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

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